You are here:
Dying for a Baby

Dying for a Baby

2019

TV-14

Director

Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle

Runtime

88 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Amber and Kyle are ready to move on after a car accident two years ago. But their world turns upside down when Jessica, the other driver who lost her unborn baby in the accident, moves in next door and gets a job with Amber's doctor -- all in a plan to seek a cold form of revenge.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

2.8/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-cisnormative identities. The central conflict focuses on a traditional domestic unit.

Gender Representation

Limited

Female characters drive the plot through vengeance and emotional volatility. However, these roles lean into traditional thriller archetypes rather than subverting gender hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

The narrative provides no information regarding the racial or ethnic identities of the cast. Consequently, the diversity of the characters' backgrounds remains unaddressed.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The story explores subjective morality and personal retribution following a trauma. It functions as a character study rather than a critique of systemic or religious structures.

Disability Representation

Limited

Trauma and the loss of an unborn child serve as plot catalysts. These elements do not offer nuanced explorations of neurodivergence or disability.

Strengths

  • Female characters possess significant agency in driving the central plot forward.
  • The narrative provides a focused exploration of individual psychological trauma and grief.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film relies on traditional gender archetypes rather than subverting social hierarchies.
  • The story lacks intersectional themes or a critique of systemic structures.
  • The narrative fails to provide any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities.

AI Analysis

Dying for a Baby operates as a conventional psychological thriller centered on individual trauma and interpersonal conflict. The narrative focuses on the fallout of a car accident and a subsequent quest for revenge, prioritizing genre tropes over systemic or intersectional themes. While the film grants female characters significant agency in driving the plot, this agency is channeled through established archetypes like the vengeful woman. The work does not attempt to deconstruct social hierarchies or provide progressive representation. Ultimately, the film lacks the markers of intentional narrative disruption. It remains a character-driven study of grief and survival within a standard thriller framework.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.